PULSE.Byline: - Nicole Sunkes ALCOHOL-FREE MOUTHWASH mouthwash /mouth·wash/ (mouth´wosh) a solution for rinsing the mouth. mouth·wash n. A medicated liquid for cleaning the mouth and treating diseased mucous membranes. : Pro Health Rinse, a new mouthwash from Crest, promises to clean and freshen fresh·en v. fresh·ened, fresh·en·ing, fresh·ens v.intr. 1. To become fresh, as in vigor or appearance: freshened up after the day's work. 2. your mouth without alcohol, a common ingredient in oral hygiene Oral Hygiene Definition Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy by brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. products. When put to the test, it did the trick. Pro Health Rinse is available at drug stores and grocery stores, and sells for $1.19 to $7.99 in sizes from 36 milliliters to 1.5 liters. GUMS UPDATE: The Doctor's DentalMate, a battery-powered gum stimulator, fared less well in our testing. Neither a flosser A Flosser is an angler who uses the method of "Bottom bouncing" to catch fish. His catch is mainly from the Salmon species. "Flossing" is an angling term used to describe an unethical method for harvesting fish. It is also called "bottom bouncing", "snagging", "Ripping". nor a pick, it doesn't offer much stimulation for your gums, either. Save the $6.99 and buy a roll of floss (Free, Libre and Open Source Software) See free software and open source. . PILL INNOVATION: Target's new prescription labeling system, ClearRx, should be adopted by pharmacies everywhere. The most important information - drug name and directions - is written in a clear, bold typeface and placed at the top of the label, which lies flat on a redesigned bottle made for easy handling. Attached to the bottle is a removable information card about the medication. And for households where more than one person is taking medication, color-coded rings can be attached to the bottles for easy identification. Available at Target pharmacies. GET HIP: Many women complain about their hips, but photographer Patrick Roddie finds much to celebrate in his aptly named new book, ``Hips'' (Chronicle Books; $16.95). Roddie photographed the hips of 250 men and women - some nude, others clad in elaborate costumes, paint and tattoos - at Burning Man, an annual art festival in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. He snapped each person's right hip in the exact same position. The result is a clever and amusing look at a unique part of the body. HEALTHY SENIORS: Navigating health insurance policies can be confusing, especially for senior citizens. To make the task easier, the state has published ``California's HMO HMO health maintenance organization. HMO n. A corporation that is financed by insurance premiums and has member physicians and professional staff who provide curative and preventive medicine within certain financial, Guide for Seniors,'' an easy-to-read booklet featuring tips on maximizing your benefits for prescription drugs, medical equipment, mental health and home care. Free copies of the guide are available in English and Spanish by calling (866) 466-8900. WELLNESS BIKER bik·er n. 1. One who rides a bicycle or a motorbike. 2. A motorcyclist, especially a member of a motorcycle gang. biker Noun a person who rides a motorcycle : Tom Cronan beat pancreatic cancer pancreatic cancer Malignant tumour of the pancreas. Risk factors include smoking, a diet high in fat, exposure to certain industrial products, and diseases such as diabetes and chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatic cancer is more common in men. with help from The Wellness Community, an international nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to providing free support and education to cancer patients and their families. Now the 62-year-old native of Knoxville, Tenn., is showing his gratitude by driving his Harley-Davidson cross-country, visiting Wellness Community chapters along the way. He is scheduled to stop Tuesday at centers in Ventura and Pasadena. To view Cronan's daily blog and travel schedule, visit www.wellnesscommunity.org/blog. CAPTION(S): 7 photos Photo: (1) no caption (DentalMate) (2 -- 3) no caption (ClearRx) (4) no caption (Pro Health Rinse) (5) no caption (book: ``Hips'') (6) no caption (``California's HMO Guide for Seniors'') (7) no caption (Tom Cronan) |
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